Change in the seasons

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have struggled with my CMT for 30 years, (and continue to struggle)

I have always found October / November to be the worst time of the

year. Mainly because of the debilitating pain in my legs and hands.

But there also appears to be an emotional part as well. Fall is when I

am occasionally overwhelmed with self pity and certainly self doubt.

It is odd that fall should be a time of pain and anxiety, the cold

actually helps me control the pain, so it seems this would be a good

time of year for CMT'ers. Unfortunately there is no rhyme nor reason

for CMT flair ups, save the fact that fall always seems to bring on

the most severe for me.

The only " action " is to take your medication, and do things (read

etc.) to keep your mind off your pain, I try to indulge in escape

literature, it helps me when I slip into a world of fantasy..

Hang in there , for this to will pass....

God Bless,

Dave C.

-- In @y..., benpalombo@c... wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Now that I have been diagnosed for a few years I am noticing a pattern

> when the seasons change. This recent change from summer to

> autumn/winter I feel is the most dramatic and I find I am struggling

a bit with

> tiredness and cold symptoms.

>

> Does anybody else find this and what positive action can be taken to

help

> this ?

>

> I am curious.

>

> P.

[Guest guest]

I keep the temp in my house around 70 degrees. That helps me

tolerate the rainy/cold season. But I do not like going outside in

it at all - hands freeze up - so I will wait for dry days to go out.

This is one major reason why I stay home a lot. I suffer too much

anxiety wondering when I'll have to encounter the next slippery, wet

floor - it's been a lifelong worry.

Melody

[Guest guest]

With my wonky body thermostat I love the cold weather it means I can cuddle up

to my darling

Love

Sue

The important thing is never to stop questioning.

Website www.horder-mason.freeserve.co.uk

Freelance Writer and CMTer

" I Thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work,

and my God. " - Helen Keller

----- Original Message -----

From: benpalombo@...

Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 10:34 AM

Subject: [] Change in the seasons

Hi,

Now that I have been diagnosed for a few years I am noticing a pattern

when the seasons change. This recent change from summer to

autumn/winter I feel is the most dramatic and I find I am struggling a bit

with

tiredness and cold symptoms.

Does anybody else find this and what positive action can be taken to help

this ?

I am curious.

P.